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Care2U Honored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield with Inaugural Innovation in Healthcare Award for Advancing Care in the Home

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Care2U is proud to announce that they have been recognized, along with Independent Practice Association of New York (IPA NY), part of Vytalize Health, with the inaugural Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Innovation in Healthcare Award for their transformative work to improve health outcomes through their new High-Intensity Physician-Led Advanced Care at Home (HIPLACH) program.

Key Points: 
  • Through HIPLACH, the organizations offer Hospital-Level care in the home, that would ordinarily require in-patient hospitalization.
  • The program focuses on improving the quality of care, enhancing patient experience, and lowering overall costs.
  • "We are proud to honor these leaders with the first Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Innovation in Healthcare Award for their pioneering efforts to provide the highest quality care for our members," said Daniel Kassan, MD, director of medical operations for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York.
  • "IPA NY and Care2U have been the ideal partners to help us achieve our mission of improving the health of New Yorkers.

Karen Hanlon, chief operating officer for Highmark Health, named one of Modern Healthcare's Women Leaders

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highmark Health is proud to announce that Karen Hanlon, executive vice president and chief operating officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the Women Leaders for 2024 .

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highmark Health is proud to announce that Karen Hanlon, executive vice president and chief operating officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the Women Leaders for 2024 .
  • The 2024 "Women Leaders" recognition program honors executive women who are deemed by the editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most impactful in the healthcare industry.
  • In being named to the list, Hanlon joins a prominent group of women leaders from across the United States, including providers, payers, suppliers and associations.
  • "I'm sincerely grateful to those who have championed my career, and I look forward to celebrating the continued successes of our women at Highmark Health."

NeurAxis Announces Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Policy Coverage

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeurAxis, Inc. (“NeurAxis,” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: NRXS), a medical technology company commercializing neuromodulation therapies addressing chronic and debilitating conditions in children and adults, today announced receipt of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (“BCBSKC”) policy coverage for approximately one million lives.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeurAxis, Inc. (“NeurAxis,” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: NRXS), a medical technology company commercializing neuromodulation therapies addressing chronic and debilitating conditions in children and adults, today announced receipt of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (“BCBSKC”) policy coverage for approximately one million lives.
  • BCBSKC provides coverage in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan areas including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.
  • “We are happy to announce new policy coverage from BCBSKC, expanding our total covered lives to now approximately 9.25 million individuals,” said Brian Carrico, President and Chief Executive Officer of NeurAxis.
  • “We remain focused on executing on our commercial strategy, leveraging clinical evidence supporting IB-Stim to obtain payer coverage and then driving market adoption of our technology.

Lisa Bogard Named President of Wellpoint Washington

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Wellpoint Washington Inc. , a leading coordinator of Medicaid managed healthcare benefits in Washington and wholly owned subsidiary of Elevance Health , announced today that Lisa Bogard has been named as the health plan’s new president.

Key Points: 
  • Wellpoint Washington Inc. , a leading coordinator of Medicaid managed healthcare benefits in Washington and wholly owned subsidiary of Elevance Health , announced today that Lisa Bogard has been named as the health plan’s new president.
  • "It is a tremendous honor for me to step into the role of President at Wellpoint Washington," Bogard stated.
  • Bogard has more than 25 years of healthcare experience and executive leadership, including 17 years with Elevance Health.
  • Lisa has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Dr. Therese Vaughan and Neil Patterson Join Hamilton Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or “the Company”) announced today that Dr. Therese Vaughan and Neil Patterson have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or “the Company”) announced today that Dr. Therese Vaughan and Neil Patterson have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306400265/en/
    At the same time, Pauline Richards, current Chair of the Audit Committee, will retire from the Hamilton Board of Directors, following 10 years of service, also effective March 11, 2024.
  • Commenting on the appointments, Hamilton Board Chair David A.
  • Brown said: “It is my privilege to extend a warm welcome to our newest Board members.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Certified by J.D. Power for Providing Outstanding Customer Service for Phone Support

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia’s call center for the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, recently obtained J.D.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia’s call center for the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, recently obtained J.D.
  • Power Certification for providing outstanding customer service for phone support.
  • Power Customer Support Certification Program recognizes Anthem’s commitment to outstanding member support when addressing benefit plans, claim inquiries, and preventative care for the more than 475,000 Anthem members covered by the State Health Benefit Plan.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are very pleased to have received this recognition for the outstanding level of customer service provided to our State Health Benefit Plan members,” said Robert Bunch, the president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia.

Anthem President Robert Bunch Recognized as One of the Most Influential Leaders in Atlanta

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229533863/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229533863/en/
    Robert Bunch, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bunch is listed with 52 other education and healthcare leaders in Georgia, including heads of hospital systems, school systems, and higher education institutions across the peach state.
  • “I am honored to be recognized with some of the most powerful leaders in Atlanta,” said Bunch.
  • He also partners with healthcare providers to fulfill the company’s mission of improving the lives and communities served.
  • He currently serves on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, the Atlanta Rotary, and the Blue Ventures Advisory Fund.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Earns NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HP (formerly Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield) recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HP (formerly Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield) recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.
  • “NCQA’s Health Equity Accreditation Plus recognizes our unwavering dedication to eliminating health disparities and ensuring access to high-quality care for everyone,” said Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP’s President and CEO Dr. Mark Levy.
  • “This milestone positions Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HP at the forefront of advancing health equity through our innovative and impactful programs that provide access to individualized care to improve the whole health of our members.”
    NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus builds upon the Health Equity Accreditation designation Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HP received last year, when it was recognized among the first Medicaid plans in the nation to create a strategic framework that prioritizes health equity based on race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
  • “Organizations earning the Health Equity Accreditation Plus like Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP are leading the way in bridging this gap, and NCQA salutes their commitment.”
    One way Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP is advancing its health equity mission is through partnerships with organizations such as Food Bank For New York City who launched the ‘Food as Medicine’ program in 2023.

BCBSTX, Texas Pediatric Society offer trainings for providers, improving health outcomes for Texas women, children

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.
  • Through BCBSTX's Special Beginnings initiative , they will offer training and resources to primary care providers and pediatricians.
  • Supported by a BCBSTX grant, TPS is launching an advisory committee for the new Clinical Series Program to develop pediatric healthcare resources for maternal and infant health, including videos and webinars.
  • In order to manage these cases, primary care pediatricians need access to specialized resources, education and support," said Dr. Alice Gong, President of the Texas Pediatric Society.

Blue Shield of California Named One of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the 12th Time

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California has received the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Key Points: 
  • "One of Blue Shield of California's strategic pillars is to stand for what's right," said Venetia Marshall, vice president, chief risk and compliance officer at Blue Shield of California.
  • Congratulations to Blue Shield of California for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong ethics is good business."
  • The 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 12.3 percentage points from January 2019 to January 2024.
  • To view the full list of this year's honorees, visit the World's Most Ethical Companies® website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees .